Spacing Buttonholes
Band Tips and Tricks
Bind off Suggestions

Kitchener Bind off

When working the 2 step buttonhole, you might consider using Kitchener stitch instead of binding off the buttonhole stitches.

Here are 2 methods to work Kitchener on the machine

Kitchener Stitch on the Machine - Knit Side

Kitchener Stitch on the Machine - Purl Side